Without such proof,
identification of a specific breed is not reliable.
Not exact matches
A Cross-Country Comparison
of Perceptions
of Shelter Workers Regarding
Breed Identification» asserts that shelter workers operating in areas restricted by breed - specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a dog's breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
Breed Identification» asserts that shelter workers operating in areas restricted by
breed - specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a dog's breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
breed -
specific legislation (BSL) are more likely to consciously mislabel a dog's
breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances of being adopted and / or avoid being euthan
breed if they felt it were to increase the dog's chances
of being adopted and / or avoid being euthanized.
Several generations
of breeding mixed
breed dogs with other mixed makes
identification of the
specific dominant
breed problematic.
In the study cited above showing that adoption agencies frequently misidentify canine
breeds, the authors conclude, «The discrepancies between opinions
of adoption agencies and
identification by DNA analysis suggest that it would be worthwhile to reevaluate the reliability
of breed identification as well as the justification
of current public and private policies pertaining to
specific dog
breeds.»
4) The case against
breed -
specific legislation in Australia — I cover a new report from experts in Australia breaking down the case against
breed -
specific legislation, including
breed identification issues, the science against
breed -
specific laws and the failure
of such laws across the nation.
The population
of dogs coming into the sheltering population in Richmond, VA, may be different than elsewhere, but at least at the Richmond SPCA, with a
specific look and type, staff were quite good at
breed identification — correctly identifying 96 %
of the dogs in the study as having at least 25 %
of the
breeds noted above.
▪ HSVB&IRC and its role in the community ▪ History
of the humane movement ▪ Lost & Found Pets - the importance
of proper
identification ▪ Pets in rental and condominium housing: How renters and landlords / HOA's can find common ground ▪ Living with urban wildlife ▪ Resolving nuisance wildlife concerns ▪ Disaster preparation for pets ▪ Pet first aid and CPR ▪ Spaying / Neutering (Adults and Children) ▪ Dog bite prevention - for schools, communities, professionals and the general public (Adults and Children) ▪ Problems pertaining to
breed -
specific legislation ▪ Animal abuse and its link to domestic violence ▪ Animal abuse and its link to child abuse ▪ Animal abuse and its link to school violence ▪ The problem
of hybridized pets (wolf / dog and exotic / domestic cats) and exotic pets ▪ Animal hoarding: A community problem ▪ Preventing pet theft ▪ Greyhounds and problems with greyhound racing ▪ Pet - proofing your home ▪ Paws Come with Claws: Scratching behavior in cats and alternatives to declawing ▪ Safe travel with pets ▪ Pets and the military (what to do if deployed) ▪ General issues pertaining to humane care
of companion animals
Along with geographic diversity, the products available at the show will present attendees with state -
of - the - art offerings ranging from
breed -
specific foods and aquarium maintenance kits to hands - free filtration systems, and reference and
identification books for every level
of fishkeeper.
Alternative Methods
of Birth Control Animal Transport for Adoption Asilomar Accords: Definitions Behavioral Pharmacology Birds as Pets
Breed -
Specific Bans
Breed -
Specific Legislation Community Cats and Community Cat Programs Criteria for Responsible
Breeding Dangerous Dog Laws Data Collection & Reporting Declawing Cats Dog Chews / Treats Euthanasia Exotic Animals as Pets Hoarding Hybrids as Pets Keeping Pets and People Together Law Enforcement Response to Potentially Dangerous Dogs Licensing Mandatory Spay / Neuter Laws Microchips Ownership / Guardianship Pound Seizure Pet Cloning Pet
Identification Pets as Gifts Pit Bulls Protection
of Animal Cruelty Victims Responsibilities
of Animal Shelters Surgical Procedures for Resolving Undesirable Behavior The Use
of Taste - Aversive Additives in Antifreeze Training Aids and Methods Zoos and Aquariums
When you stop to think
of the complexity involved in
breed specific legislation and
breed identification, such laws just plain make no sense.
Not only is it an excellent tool to illustrate the problems
of breed specific legislation and
breed identification, but its also a great conversation starter.